Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Tesla Model S | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 116.5 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 196.0 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 77.3 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3997 lb. | 4647 lb. | -650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.3 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 55.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 54.7 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 35.4 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -47 ft3 |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S.